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The cost of independent living in Matoaka is about $4,004 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 387 options.

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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Aspire at Lakeside Oaks is a small, intimate senior living community in Dunedin, Florida. Located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Dunedin is known for its gorgeous beaches, forests, and state parks. Aspire at Lakeside Oaks is a sprawling single-story community with beds for up to 24 residents, keeping...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Sunrise Gardens is a licensed ALF in downtown Dunedin, Florida. Minutes from the scenic Gulf coast and footsteps from the Pinellas Trail. Downtown Dunedin is a vibrant and serene area with a strong sense of community that binds everyone together. Dunedin has a rich history of food, art, and...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Unisen is the community that's dreaming just as big as you are as you enter your best years. For over 30 years, our residents have been the influencers behind Tampa's leading 62+ lifestyle experience. And as a not-for-profit lifecare community, we offer one-of-a-kind choices and healthcare...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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We have been very pleased with the care of our sister in Allure of Palm Harbor. The new owners managed the transition smoothly and effectively - much effort was done to assign qualified facility management...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nestled among the suburbs of Palm Harbor/Dunedin, we are a lovely Mediterranean-style mansion that gives the feel of a luxurious bed and breakfast. Allure of Palm Harbor sits back off the road, providing safety and a beautifully crafted landscape with heavily treed grounds where residents can sit...
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My aunt is at this facility and we have seen the transformation since the new owners took over. The updates they’ve done are beautiful. The house is clean and so cozy. But the most important thing is the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Countryside Haven is a senior care facility in sunny Palm Harbor, Fla., near St. Petersburg and a short distance from the Gulf of Mexico. They are an assisted living community providing care to residents in their daily tasks. The staff includes owner/ operators Dr. Carin and Manny Pe. Carin Pe, a...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in Matoaka, FL

The average cost of senior living in Matoaka is $4,004 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Petersburg, FL with an average of $3,594 per month.

Independent living costs in Matoaka, FL, vs. state and national averages

Matoaka, FL
$4,004/mo
$3,640/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Matoaka, FL, vs. other senior living options

$5,612/mo
Independent Living
$4,004/mo

Independent living costs in Matoaka, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,753/mo
Studio
$3,536/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,861/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,934/mo

Senior living costs in Matoaka vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Matoaka, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMatoaka, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,004/mo$3,640/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,897/mo$4,853/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,612/mo$5,704/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Matoaka, FL:$4,004/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Matoaka, FL:$4,897/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Matoaka, FL:$5,612/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Matoaka, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Matoaka and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Matoaka, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Matoaka have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Matoaka, FL$3,904/mo$3,705/mo+5.4%
Florida$3,560/mo$3,449/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Matoaka, FL
2024 average cost:$3,904/mo
2023 average cost:$3,705/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,560/mo
2023 average cost:$3,449/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Matoaka

Recent reviews for independent living in Matoaka

A Banyan Residence in Venice, FL

4.0
I would recommend this facility as they are caring, loving people that treat the residents like family. The place is a good fit for someone who loves the outdoor environment.

Sun Towers in Sun City Center, FL

5.0
The service was outstanding because [of] the personnel [was] outstanding. The personnel [was] outstanding because the supervisory and management was outstanding.

Lighthouse Senior Living at South Tampa

5.0
My mother has been a resident at Angels Senior living in South Tampa since September 2016. During that time she has received the finest loving care I could ever have imagined. I am here nearly every day and have been grateful for so many gestures of attention that went beyond merely "doing ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff across several communities, including Cypress Springs, Stone River Retirement Community, and Grand Villa of Sarasota, creating a welcoming and compassionate environment for residents.
Wide range of activities and entertainment. Residents at various communities like Stone River Retirement Community, Beach Club by Sky Active Living, and The Alloro at University Groves enjoy the numerous activities offered, from exercise classes and social events to crafts and movie nights, keeping them engaged and active.
Beautiful and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the living spaces and common areas at communities such as Cypress Springs, Beach Club by Sky Active Living, and The Alloro at University Groves, ensuring a pleasant and comfortable living experience.
Excellent dining experiences. Residents at Stone River Retirement Community, Beach Club by Sky Active Living, and Cypress Springs express their satisfaction with the quality and variety of meals provided, with some communities even accommodating dietary restrictions and preferences.
Family oriented atmosphere. Several communities, like Sunnyside Village Retirement and Grand Villa of Sarasota, foster a strong sense of community, with residents welcoming newcomers and staff creating opportunities for social connection and support among families.
Access to convenient amenities. Communities including Stone River Retirement Community, Beach Club by Sky Active Living, and The Alloro at University Groves provide easy access to amenities such as shopping centers, entertainment, and transportation, allowing for added convenience and independence for residents.
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Matoaka independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Matoaka independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Matoaka, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Matoaka independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Matoaka partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Matoaka, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.2%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.4%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
40.6%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.9%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Matoaka independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Matoaka communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.9%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Matoaka independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Matoaka offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.7%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.5%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.6%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.6%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
46.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
36.2%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.1%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Alloro at University Groves, DeSoto Palms and The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch are the top-rated independent living facilities near Matoaka, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 387 independent living facilities near Matoaka, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Matoaka, Florida are The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch, Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens and Grand Villa of Englewood. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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